Photography was originally intended as a means of assisting painters. Photos were used in lieu of live models, and to remember detail in scenes. As the medium of photography developed (no pun intended!), it became recognized as its own art form. Photographic styles have gone back and forth on closely imitating the look of paintings or looking distinctively different.
We now have computer software available that allows us to manipulate photos to resemble paintings, offering as many different styles as there are individuals. Is this any less a true art form than applying paint to canvas? It still requires composing a picture-worthy subject, and skillfully capturing the subject with a digital camera. After "post production" work, I print these images on canvas and hand-apply gel medium with brush, to give it the tactile texture of an oil painting.
I have a solo gallery show scheduled at Art Lab in Old Town Fort Collins for the First Friday Gallery Walk in October to display my work featuring this technique. More updates to follow.
Can't wait to see more of your painted photos. I think still life ones will be amazing.
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